Love In A Time Of War

Chapter 5: I'm yours.

She kisses me and my heart is beating out of my chest, her clothes are on the floor as she climbs on top of me. I hold her waist and say: "Stop. I'll pay you whatever you want. What is your name?" "Victoria." She says and looks at me. Her beautiful eyes staring at my entire soul. "How much is your daughter's medicine?" "About $50."Then notice the bruises on her waist and neck. "Are they from your clients?" I say and gently touch her neck.  "I do this because most of the men here are gentle with me.But sometimes they can't all be gentlemen."I nod and say: "I'll make you a deal. I'm going to pay you $200 for your medicine. And tomorrow I want you to meet me on Bourbon Street at 5:00 in the morning with the money and your daughter. Is that too much to ask?" "No sir." She says and I kiss her then say: "Do you have a place to hide the money?" She nods and I say: "Good. And don't call me sir, my name is Henry. Henry Lawson. I'm yours Victoria."